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News Release from: Borealis | Subject: Daplen EE103AE materials
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2007
Materials provide scratch-free van
The high melt flow rate of Borealis' Daplen EE103AE enables Ergom to use straightforward production techniques for the bumper of its latest Ducato van.
Borealis is helping automotive manufacturer Fiat to improve the scratch performance and overall aesthetics of selected interior and exterior components of its latest Ducato van Characterised by easy processing, low gloss and scratch resistance, the specifically adapted Daplen materials contribute to the differentiation of the Ducato vans in the market
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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For the unpainted bumper, outstanding scratch resistance was set as a requirement together with high-level surface aesthetics.
Italian moulder Ergom was able to meet Fiat's specifications with Daplen EE103AE.
Aside from the required scratch resistance, the solution also provides a qualitative matt surface finish.
The high melt flow rate of Daplen EE103AE enables Ergom to use straightforward production techniques for the bumper, despite the complex thin-walled, very large and grained surface area of the Ducato bumper ensemble.
The material's low thermal expansion minimises any temperature-related gaps occurring between the part and chassis once assembled.
Daplen EE168AI was selected for the interior door cladding and arm rest.
The grade meets the need for high scratch resistance, low gloss and high dimensional stability.
With these properties, Italian moulder Lear was able to offer Fiat aesthetic, lightweight, stable door cladding.
Gianni Castronouvo, Application Marketing Manager Borealis, comments: "With consumer expectations constantly rising, Fiat sets high priority on the surface aesthetics and scratch resistance of the thermoplastic olefins it uses for interior and exterior parts".
"We worked closely with our partners to meet Fiat's requirements regarding the quality, look and feel of the latest Ducato by providing the ideal Daplen materials".
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